Senior Ecologist

Greenbridge Recruitment; Rawridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Greenbridge Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist for a Devon-based consultancy role. You will lead on habitats, botany and BNG, mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team development.

The position emphasizes collaborative culture with flexible hours and strong wellbeing, rather than rigid supervision. The role is hybrid, with roughly 2 days WFH per week, and involves local projects across Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, within about a two-hour drive.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience in ecology.
• Strong experience in BNG, habitats and botany.
• FISC Level 3 or 4 qualification.
• Associate or Full Membership of CIEEM.
• Ability to work independently within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on habitats, botany and BNG work for projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to build skills.
• Manage projects with a collaborative, proactive approach.
• Occasional travel across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment with some WFH.

Skills

BNG expertise

Habitats

Botany

Independent work

CIEEM member

Education

FISC Level 3/4

Tools

Bat licence

Job description

Are you a Senior Ecologist in Devon looking for a change of pace?

Or an experienced Consultant looking for that next step up in a supportive environment?

We're working with a small, independent ecological consultancy to find a Senior Ecologist with strong habitats, botany, and BNG expertise to complement the team's existing bat-focused capability.

About the role

The post can be based in Dawlish or Bideford, with Bideford preferred to support one of the co-directors. You'll ideally be able to lead on all things habitats, botany and BNG, while mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, helping them build their skills and confidence. No prior management experience is required, however, though you'll be well supported to develop those capabilities formally over time if desired/needed. Work will be mostly local across projects in Devon, West Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset — generally within about a two-hour drive, with occasional work further afield.

While the team holds significant bat expertise and licences between its members, the team are equally welcoming to candidates who hold a bat licence themselves and/or wish to develop that alongside their habitats/botany/BNG practice.

The consultancy has a great reputation for both it's work and retaining its people, and staff consistently report high levels of satisfaction in annual reviews. The working culture is collaborative and collegial, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and mutual support rather than rigid supervision. Hours are flexible, with many team members structuring their week around family commitments, and part-time or condensed-hours arrangements could be considered for the right candidate. The role is hybrid, with roughly 2 days WFH per week, again flexible/negotiable.

What we're looking for:

• 4+ years post-qualification experience in ecology
• Strong BNG experience
• FISC Level 3 or 4
• Associate or Full Membership of CIEEM
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team

Salary and benefits:

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Clothing and footwear allowance for fieldwork
• Use of company pool cars for site visits